An extract from a new book by Andrew North who spent 20 years in Afghanistan – and was even kidnapped by the Taliban
Exclusive: New immigration laws create ‘hierarchy of victims’ that means many are imprisoned and denied help on release
From identity politics to Gaza, here are the hot topics for this week’s DNC – and what it means for the elections
A world of devastating weather events, unliveable cities, gross food shortages, and global marginalisation beckons
Uruguay’s child welfare agency cut ties with the centre after we exposed brutality, abuse and sexual exploitation
La agencia de protección infantil de Uruguay decidió cerrar el centro tras la brutalidad, el abuso y la explotación sexual revelada por openDemocracy
Where does Harris stand on Gaza? And what next for Bangladesh after students toppled the prime minister?
I am deeply concerned about the far right attacks. Now is the time to build a truly inclusive society
Our university was once the hub for radical politics, but now we're under Museveni’s thumb
Harris wants to differentiate herself from Biden. But she must move beyond rhetoric and halt all arms to Israel
Nigerians have real reason to protest. But the movement demanding change was unusual – and easily ignored by government
EU official told openDemocracy that country’s rights violations are ‘not widespread’ despite draconian anti-gay law
